Trucks
Iveco plans a packed show for Hanover 2010
Full range commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco will be present at the IAA Hanover Show 2010, to be held from 23 to 30 September, with a significant number of new products, services and innovative technologies on display.
Crossroads and Volvo service wins another order from SRCL
Leading healthcare waste services company SRCL have cited outstanding service from Volvo’s UK truck dealer network as a prime reason for their latest order for Volvo FE distribution trucks.
First Volvo FH joins top air crash recovery team
Specialists in UK and international aviation recovery, Recovair have taken delivery of their first Volvo tractor unit to spearhead their heavy recovery work of bringing crashed light aircraft and helicopters home.
Unimog shunts construction train through Swiss alpine tunnel
According to Rudolf Dieterle, who is in charge of the Swiss Road Works Department (Astra) and its many tunnels, Swiss road tunnels are among the safest worldwide.
We Move Bikes opt for ‘Electra Glide in black’ for show trucks
Two new, all-black Volvo FH tractor units have joined the fleet of Gloucester-based We Move Bikes. Contracted to all-American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson the stunning 4x2 units are used to transport the latest and most exotic Harley creations to exhibitions throughout Britain and Europe.
Fleet tanker operators flock to Volvo FL Narrow Track event
Twenty-seven guests, representing key fleet tanker operators in the UK petrochemical industry, recently attended a seminar linked with the public unveiling of the Volvo FL Narrow Track at Volvo Trucks’ Warwick Headquarters.
Mercedes-Benz Actros Titans grip on Cadzow fleet
High-profile abnormal load specialist Cadzow Heavy Haulage has a new flagship – a mighty Mercedes-Benz Actros Titan which is plated for Special Types operation at 250 tonnes gcw.
Special livery marks 75th DAF XF105 for Freshlinc
Delivery of the 75th DAF XF105 to Lincolnshire chilled produce distributor Freshlinc has been marked by the application of a special livery and a number of additional features.
New Scania Irizar i4 for Laguna Travel
Bournemouth hotel and coach operator, Laguna Travel, has taken delivery of its second Scania Irizar i4 coach. Supplied by Scania (Great Britain) Limited, the new vehicle is based on a Scania K340 IB 4x2 340 chassis and features a 340 horsepower Euro 5 Scania engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR).
Attracting women to the driving profession
It is well known that the lack of drivers has been a major problem for the European transport industry, but, of late, the financial crisis and global recession have made the issue somewhat less urgent.
Volvo dealer Crossroads acquires Hartshorne
It has been officially announced that the Yorkshire-based Volvo Dealer Group, Crossroads Truck and Bus Ltd has acquired the Hartshorne Group, one of the West Midland’s leading commercial vehicle dealerships.
Agriwork's Volvo FH16-700 beats a Bentley
Bracknell-based excavator hire and groundworks specialists Agriwork, have added a top-spec Volvo FH16-700 from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London to their fleet and the company’s boss admits he’s treated himself and ticked all the options on the big Volvo - instead of buying himself a Bentley!
Allied Bakeries places major fleet order with Iveco
Allied Bakeries, a division of Associated British Foods plc, is taking delivery of 112 new Ivecos for its mixed fleet of 1,000 commercial vehicles. The order includes 42 Stralis Active Day tractor units and marks the first Stralis’ to enter service with the bakery.
Tracker leads Police to stolen plant vehicles worth £300,000
Thieves were thwarted when Police in Chorley, Staffordshire recovered £300,000 worth of plant machinery, thanks to TRACKER, the UK’s number one stolen vehicle recovery company.
Straight sets win for SIS Live and Volvo FH
SIS LIVE, world leader in TV live broadcasting has invested in a pair of new 500 horsepower Volvo trucks to help cover top live events all over Europe.